The formation of a highly qualified specialist in the specialty «Plastic Surgery» is a long and painstaking process. The growing interest in the specialty among graduates of medical universities, as well as high demand from the population creates not only a highly competitive environment among applicants, but also the highest level of requirements for the professional competencies of a plastic surgeon. From this point of view, the analysis of international experience in relation to the development of an education system in the specialty of «Plastic Surgery», as well as a critical analysis of the data obtained, is a relevant research area.